Bruno Fernandes

[Klinsmannesque]

Think it’s more to do with wanting Betis thinking it’s one or the other, not necessarily one or the other in reality.

 

[RikkiRocket]

Given his 1st / 2nd name he comes with many good to go right now, songs. I’m in.

 

[Springerding]

We need 2 players to replace Eriksen, if he goes. Otherwise it's just a side step, if not a back step for us.
So hopefully it's 2 players in or CE stays plus 1 in.

I agree, CE has needed serious competition for a while and add to that he is a player who would like to be in Madrid, I would love both BF and GLCI at the club but cant see us signing both because I think CE will stay for the season, maybe I should have said that.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Fernandes strikes the ball very cleanly and with venom, it doesn't surprise me that he's scored as many goals (and as many goals from distance) as he has.

His creativity stats are also off the charts. I know players in Italy don't always translate well to the Premier League, but the fact that he was the second most creative player in his final season in that league is nothing to be sniffed at. Serie A may not be physically demanding but it's full of technicians, so posting those kinds of numbers is a testament to his eye for chance creation.

All that being said I agree that Lo Celso looks the better player. He's got the rare ability to control the tempo of a game *and* chip in with goals and assists, and seems suited to replacing Eriksen outright in a way that Fernandes does not. Perhaps with Winks and Ndombele in CM Poch is not as concerned about the playmaker providing the rhythm considering that our attacking players should be receiving the ball in much better positions than they have up until now.

Regardless he seems like a decent second option if we can't manage to get GLC or if Eriksen leaves. It's good that we're lining up a solid Plan B -- our inability to do just that is what's been our failing in past windows IMO.

Excellent post, totally agree.

- Of all of them, GLC is the one we must end up with
- a signed up, motivated Eriksen would be my second choice...but I question if that’s realistic...
- ...so ending up with GLC and BF would be fantastic in my view

My concern is that it’s only one of the three well actually finish with

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

Given his 1st / 2nd name he comes with many good to go right now, songs. I’m in.

More beautiful poetry, please, Rikki

 

[RikkiRocket]

More beautiful poetry, please, Rikki

Okay, just for you.

Could be Lo celso, dybala now it’s Bruno
I don’t know any more, do you know?

I’m confused cos they all look good
But it’s gareth Bale that gives me wood.

 

[nailsy]

Given his 1st / 2nd name he comes with many good to go right now, songs. I’m in.

If we sign him he's going to be called Frank isn't he?

 

[RikkiRocket]

If we sign him he's going to called Frank isn't he?

Almost guaranteed I’d say?

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

Okay, just for you.

Could be Lo celso, dybala now it’s Bruno
I don’t know any more, do you know?

I’m confused cos they all look good
But it’s gareth Bale that gives me wood.

Fucking in tears here

 

[McFlash]

Fucking in tears here

Break-up sex?

 

[BehindEnemyLines]

More beautiful poetry, please, Rikki

@Hercules lost his arm in the army,
His leg in the navy,
His balls in the transfer Forum,
But saved them as Bruno's gravy!

 

[RikkiRocket]

Fucking in tears here

How do I apply for the Poet Laureate role here on SC?

 

[JonnySpurs]

This is well worth a watch but if you can't be bothered then all I can say is that I can't remember last time I watched such a varied compilation from just 1 season of play.

All different kinds of goals, Long range strikes, tap-ins, free kicks, pens, headers. Completely two footed. Obviously we don't see general play in this video as it's just goals and assists but suggestion is that he has high work rate, great engine and can dribble out of trouble with ease - a perfect Poch player. Clear similiarities to Lo Celso/Eriksen so can certainly see why we're in for him.

Based on the info it feels like it's time for Eriksen to go, and that's what he wants, so if we can sell him and add both Lo Celso and Bruno then we're going to be better off IMO.

 

[mattyspurs]

How do I apply for the Poet Laureate role here on SC?

You have to speak with @JimmyG2 , he will tell you the criteria

 

[JonnySpurs]

He also has a cheeky little hop-step when taking pens and is clearly watching the keeper before he shoots. Makes taking pens look piss takingly easy.

 

[Deleted member 27995]

He also has a cheeky little hop-step when taking pens and is clearly watching the keeper before he shoots. Makes taking pens look piss takingly easy.

That'll come in handy for all the penalties we're never awarded then.

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

How do I apply for the Poet Laureate role here on SC?

Go to speak with @JimmyG2

He’s the viscount of verse, the ruler of rhyme, the sultan of simile, the master of metaphor, the fusilier of form, the captain of caesura, the envoy of end-stop, the duke of dork

 

[Kraji]

I think it is, unless you mean because it’s not for his club side? I’ve thought the same at international level to be fair. Let’s remember though that Eriksen, in the World Cup qualifying for Denmark for example, was awesome. Every game you watched him he looked the most deadly player on the pitch pretty much.

I always think it’s best to read what the potentially selling club’s fans think of a player. If they are desperate not to lose him then you want to sign him, if they are happy just to take the money then it’s one you have to be wary about.

I didn’t know he’d spent most of his time in Italy. His figures are majorly down in a tougher league but there could be various reasons for that. Knowing he’s played out of Portugal does make it more interesting that’s for sure.

The fans love him, but they think that losing him is inevitable.

Keep in mind that BF hasn't played that much in the national team. It seems that he made his way into the starting eleven recently but not in the same position that he's used to. Fernando Santos is still looking to find the best way to include João Felix, BF and Bernado Silva. If memory serves me well, last time he played at the right vertex of a diamond formation. He was competent but not very impressive. For comparison, João Felix (€120M to Atletico) had a disastrous day.

I think that in Italy he played a significant amount of time as a right midfielder. In my opinion he lacks the 1 vs 1 flair to be successful at the highest level as a right mid. At the time he lacked consistency but in Portugal his performance has been stellar: despite Sporting finishing third he was awarded the best player of the league in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

This is well worth a watch but if you can't be bothered then all I can say is that I can't remember last time I watched such a varied compilation from just 1 season of play.

All different kinds of goals, Long range strikes, tap-ins, free kicks, pens, headers. Completely two footed. Obviously we don't see general play in this video as it's just goals and assists but suggestion is that he has high work rate, great engine and can dribble out of trouble with ease - a perfect Poch player. Clear similiarities to Lo Celso/Eriksen so can certainly see why we're in for him.

Based on the info it feels like it's time for Eriksen to go, and that's what he wants, so if we can sell him and add both Lo Celso and Bruno then we're going to be better off IMO.

Who invited Jethro Tull to the party?

 

[RikkiRocket]

Go to speak with @JimmyG2

He’s the viscount of verse, the ruler of rhyme, the sultan of simile, the master of metaphor, the fusilier of form, the captain of caesura, the envoy of end-stop, the duke of dork

I have a message for this charlatan ?

Hey there G2 how are you doing?
There’s a new kid in town and your due a shoeing.

I’ve not seen your work, not heard your rhyme

Move over dude, as it’s now Rikkis time.